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Türkiye, 11 other nations condemn Israeli strikes on Syrian air base

Israel

4 min read

Joint statement calls Israeli attack a dangerous escalation, violation of Syrian sovereignty. Netanyahu resorts to personal attacks on Erdogan

Türkiye, 11 other nations condemn Israeli strikes on Syrian air base

Israeli forces advance into area west of Al-Rafid in southern Syria: Report

Syria

3 min read

Patrol of 3 military vehicles moves west of Al-Rafid in Quneitra before withdrawing toward occupied Golan Heights, reports say

Israeli forces advance into area west of Al-Rafid in southern Syria: Report

Oman, Iran seek ‘practical understandings’ to restore Hormuz shipping

Hormuz Crisis

1 min read

Oman, Iran seek ‘practical understandings’ to restore Hormuz shipping

South Korea, US end shortened military drills after Trump orders cutback

Drills

3 min read

South Korea, US end shortened military drills after Trump orders cutback

Genocide is Netanyahu’s ‘identity card,’ Türkiye's ruling AK Party spox says

Israel

4 min read

Genocide is Netanyahu’s ‘identity card,’ Türkiye's ruling AK Party spox says

Türkiye’s ruling AK Party spokesman Celik accuses Netanyahu of genocide, massacre, murder, and crimes against humanity

Türkiye moves to put Netanyahu on Interpol red notice list

Netanyahu

2 min read

Türkiye will not fall into Netanyahu's Syria trap: Turkish official

Syria

5 min read

FIFA fines Argentina over Falkland Islands banner during England match

FIFA fines Argentina over Falkland Islands banner during England match

Fifa

2 min read

Pope Leo warns AI must not diminish humanity

Pope Leo warns AI must not diminish humanity

Tech

3 min read

Wildfires break out in multiple regions across Greece

Europe

1 min read

Spotlight

UAV possibly carrying ammo found on Istanbul beach

UAV possibly carrying ammo found on Istanbul beach

War Debris

3 min read

SDF announce completion of integration with Damascus

SDF announce completion of integration with Damascus

Syria

2 min read

Netanyahu’s Abu al-Duhur strike in Syria: A letter sent to the wrong mailbox

Netanyahu’s Abu al-Duhur strike in Syria: A letter sent to the wrong mailbox

Op-Ed

8 min read

The Harington Cup: Banners, barracks and a victory that defied an occupation

The Harington Cup: Banners, barracks and a victory that defied an occupation

Featured

6 min read

Europe and Türkiye don't need a breakthrough—just a better deal

Europe and Türkiye don't need a breakthrough—just a better deal

Deniz Karakullukcu

The Mecca agreement: Middle East’s new counterweight to Abraham Accords

The Mecca agreement: Middle East’s new counterweight to Abraham Accords

Arda Mevlutoglu

Ethiopia's Sudan gamble: A fortress rotting from within, encircled from without

Ethiopia's Sudan gamble: A fortress rotting from within, encircled from without

Umut Cagri Sari

Washington's Libya plan was fragile before the bullets started flying

Washington's Libya plan was fragile before the bullets started flying

Türkiye's Blue Homeland goes green—and Athens has a legal argument to answer

Türkiye's Blue Homeland goes green—and Athens has a legal argument to answer

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

The Acid Age: AI’s ultimate reality check

The Acid Age: AI’s ultimate reality check

Henry Hopwood-Phillips

Broken truces, risky chokepoints, and joint defense shape new regional fault lines

Broken truces, risky chokepoints, and joint defense shape new regional fault lines

Turkish central bank gives first signal of rate cut in inflation report

Turkish central bank gives first signal of rate cut in inflation report

Omer Faruk Bingol

More than a nationalist gamble—the unexpected figures shaping Türkiye’s new peace framework

More than a nationalist gamble—the unexpected figures shaping Türkiye’s new peace framework

Mecca pact: The quiet alarm spooking the region

Mecca pact: The quiet alarm spooking the region

China is watching Mecca agreement very closely—and staying very quiet

China is watching Mecca agreement very closely—and staying very quiet

Deniz Karakullukcu

What Türkiye’s new PKK law actually does—and what it doesn't

What Türkiye’s new PKK law actually does—and what it doesn't

When Istanbul becomes a stopover for new Turkish diaspora

When Istanbul becomes a stopover for new Turkish diaspora

After the war: How 3 Middle Eastern powers are betting on each other

After the war: How 3 Middle Eastern powers are betting on each other

The Taliban didn't just silence the media—they wrote the silence into law

The Taliban didn't just silence the media—they wrote the silence into law

Türkiye as defender of Christians in Levant

Türkiye as defender of Christians in Levant

Batu Kinayyigit

How the Mecca Pact handed Syria an unexpected advantage

How the Mecca Pact handed Syria an unexpected advantage

Omer Ozkizilcik

Kosovo is not Crimea and Ukraine should stop treating it like it is

Kosovo is not Crimea and Ukraine should stop treating it like it is

How the Evros settlement program became Athens' border policy Waterloo

How the Evros settlement program became Athens' border policy Waterloo

Zeynep Gizem Ozpinar

Why Gaza’s future depends on political will, not weapons alone

Why Gaza’s future depends on political will, not weapons alone

Nourhan El-Bayaa

Discover

25 ancient turtle figurines found in cave in Türkiye's Bilecik

cave archaeology

25 ancient turtle figurines found in cave in Türkiye's Bilecik

Archaeologists in Bilecik found 25 turtle figurines dating to 14,500-11,200 BC, ...

Nolan's 'The Odyssey' gives Homer a 'second life' and new tourism map

Featured

Nolan's 'The Odyssey' gives Homer a 'second life' and new tourism map

Greek scholars and Italy's Tourism Ministry assess how Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is ...

1,600-year-old monumental church emerges at ancient Antandros in Türkiye

Archaeology

1,600-year-old monumental church emerges at ancient Antandros in Türkiye

1,600-year-old church at Antandros in western Türkiye is being uncovered, reveal...

Turkish Cuisine

Otto Eats: Pilaf—the dish that tells you when to leave

Recipe

Recipe

8 min read

Otto Eats: Pilaf—the dish that tells you when to leave

Otto Eats: Kolokasi—the root nobody wanted badly enough to ruin

Otto Eats: Kolokasi—the root nobody wanted badly enough to ruin

Recipe

Recipe

8 min read

Otto Eats: 41 herbs, one Sufi healer, and the sweet, sticky legacy of macun

Otto Eats: 41 herbs, one Sufi healer, and the sweet, sticky legacy of macun

Recipe

Recipe

7 min read

Expats in Türkiye

3 Turkish cities rank among Europe's best-value breaks under €100

3 Turkish cities rank among Europe's best-value breaks under €100

Istanbul temperatures set to climb as high as 36°C

Istanbul temperatures set to climb as high as 36°C

By Newsroom with AA

Turkish Airlines sets longest nonstop flight record with Juventus charter

Turkish Airlines sets longest nonstop flight record with Juventus charter

Editor's Pick

Walid Jumblatt on Ottoman ghosts, possible Israel-Türkiye collision, regional traps

Walid Jumblatt on Ottoman ghosts, possible Israel-Türkiye collision, regional traps

Lebanon’s warlord-turned-kingmaker views a collision between Israel and Türkiye as a distinct reality

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Türkiye moves to put Netanyahu on Interpol red notice list

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Trabzonspor falls 1-0 to Ferencvaros in Europa League play-off first leg

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Ronaldinho returns to professional football after 11 years

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Syria weighs joining Türkiye-Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defense pact

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World's oldest person, Ethel Caterham, turns 117

Genocide is Netanyahu’s ‘identity card,’ Türkiye's ruling AK Party spox says

Genocide is Netanyahu’s ‘identity card,’ Türkiye's ruling AK Party spox says

Israel

6 min read

Türkiye’s ruling AK Party spokesman Celik accuses Netanyahu of genocide, massacre, murder, and crimes against humanity

Turkish nationalist leader calls for 'Islamic Peace Force' against Israeli aggression

'Islamic Peace Force'

13 min read

MHP leader Bahceli says countering Israel’s 'aggressive policies' within the framework of international law had become an urgent necessity

Turkish nationalist leader calls for 'Islamic Peace Force' against Israeli aggression

Türkiye displays its naval power in Teknofest Blue Homeland festival

Defense

Türkiye displays its naval power in Teknofest Blue Homeland festival

Türkiye's MILDEN submarine project targets 2032 completion date

Defense Industry

11 min read

Türkiye's National Submarine MILDEN is set for 2032 delivery, with Erdemir supplying steel and Havelsan developing its AI combat system

Türkiye's MILDEN submarine project targets 2032 completion date

Pope Leo warns AI must not diminish humanity

Pope Leo warns AI must not diminish humanity

Tech

6 min read

Iraq seeks to expand oil exports through Türkiye’s Ceyhan amid Hormuz disruption

Iraq seeks to expand oil exports through Türkiye’s Ceyhan amid Hormuz disruption

Energy

13 min read

UAE’s move to cut trade ties with Iran disables nearly $30B trade

UAE’s move to cut trade ties with Iran disables nearly $30B trade

Iran War

5 min read

Israeli forces advance into area west of Al-Rafid in southern Syria: Report

Israeli forces advance into area west of Al-Rafid in southern Syria: Report

Syria

6 min read

Patrol of 3 military vehicles moves west of Al-Rafid in Quneitra before withdrawing toward occupied Golan Heights, reports say

Oman, Iran seek ‘practical understandings’ to restore Hormuz shipping

Oman, Iran seek ‘practical understandings’ to restore Hormuz shipping

Hormuz Crisis

4 min read

Shipping disruptions keep strategic waterway largely closed to normal commercial traffic as Oman and Iran pursue maritime understanding

Türkiye, 11 other nations condemn Israeli strikes on Syrian air base

Türkiye, 11 other nations condemn Israeli strikes on Syrian air base

Israel

7 min read

Joint statement calls Israeli attack a dangerous escalation, violation of Syrian sovereignty. Netanyahu resorts to personal attacks on Erdogan

Wildfires break out in multiple regions across Greece

Wildfires break out in multiple regions across Greece

Europe

2 min read

Firefighting crews battle blazes in three Greek regions as authorities warn of continued high wildfire risk nationwide

South Korea, US end shortened military drills after Trump orders cutback

South Korea, US end shortened military drills after Trump orders cutback

Drills

6 min read

Finland summons Russian envoy over suspected airspace violation

Finland summons Russian envoy over suspected airspace violation

World

1 min read

US blockade reportedly squeezes Iranian oil sales to China

US blockade reportedly squeezes Iranian oil sales to China

oil crisis

6 min read

2026 El Nino expected to be strongest ever recorded

2026 El Nino expected to be strongest ever recorded

Environment

7 min read

World's oldest person, Ethel Caterham, turns 117

World's oldest person, Ethel Caterham, turns 117

Lifestyle

4 min read

Will Harry's return to England heal his rift with William?

Will Harry's return to England heal his rift with William?

Lifestyle

8 min read

Gumusluk festival marks 23rd edition with Varyon Quartet

Gumusluk festival marks 23rd edition with Varyon Quartet

Events

2 min read

German-based ensemble Varyon Quartet performs Mozart and Brahms at historic Gumusluk quarry stage

Red Bull Flight Day to return to Istanbul

Events

5 min read

Around 8,000 teams applied, with 30 selected to fly homemade machines off a ramp into the sea at Caddebostan Beach

Red Bull Flight Day to return to Istanbul

Mabel Matiz barred from leaving Türkiye

Music

4 min read

Mabel Matiz was previously among 25 entertainment figures detained in separate Istanbul narcotics investigation in May 2026

Mabel Matiz barred from leaving Türkiye

Louvre installs new security barriers after jewel heist

Culture

3 min read

New barriers and protective grilles appear around the Louvre following the October jewel heist in Paris, France

Louvre installs new security barriers after jewel heist

FIFA fines Argentina over Falkland Islands banner during England match

FIFA fines Argentina over Falkland Islands banner during England match

Fifa

4 min read

Arsenal makes Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz its top transfer target

Arsenal makes Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz its top transfer target

Football

5 min read

Türkiye women's volleyball team ready for Europe opener

Türkiye women's volleyball team ready for Europe opener

Volleyball

4 min read

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HESAP.COM ANTALYASPOR

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ZECORNER KAYSERİSPOR

KAYSERİSPOR

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MISIRLI.COM.TR FATİH KARAGÜMRÜK

KARAGÜMRÜK

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GALATASARAY A.Ş.

GALATASARAY

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ÇAYKUR RİZESPOR A.Ş.

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GENÇLERBİRLİĞİ

GENÇLERBIRLIGI

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AMED SPORTİF FAALİYETLER

AMEDSPOR

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İSTANBUL BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

BAŞAKŞEHİR FK

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BEŞİKTAŞ A.Ş.

BEŞİKTAŞ JK

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KASIMPAŞA A.Ş.

KASIMPAŞA

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SAMSUNSPOR A.Ş.

SAMSUNSPOR

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GAZİANTEP FUTBOL KULÜBÜ A.Ş.

GAZİANTEP FK

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CORENDON ALANYASPOR

ALANYASPOR

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TRABZONSPOR A.Ş.

TRABZONSPOR

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GÖZTEPE

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ARCA ÇORUM FK

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ERZURUMSPOR FK

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The Rumpelstiltskin Report

Beating Argentina 'an antisemitic act,' claims Israeli embassy's third secretary

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

3 min read

Beating Argentina 'an antisemitic act,' claims Israeli embassy's third secretary

Turkish national team declares 2026 World Cup historic triumph in content strategy

Turkish national team declares 2026 World Cup historic triumph in content strategy

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

4 min read

Rome freaks out as Harvard-trained Turkish researcher threatens to bring academic work to Italy

Rome freaks out as Harvard-trained Turkish researcher threatens to bring academic work to Italy

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

The Rumpelstiltskin Report

2 min read

Sightseeing Around Türkiye

Special Bursa mosque where dome opens at touch of button

Lifestyle

Special Bursa mosque where dome opens at touch of button

Discover Cakil Island, Lake Van’s hidden turquoise paradise

Discover Cakil Island, Lake Van’s hidden turquoise paradise

Travel

Igdir residents find relief in Mount Agri's cool waters

Igdir residents find relief in Mount Agri's cool waters

Travel

1 min read

Turkish Cypriot premier condemns Greek Cypriot pressure campaign

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Turkish Cypriot premier condemns Greek Cypriot pressure campaign

Turkish Cypriot premier Unal Ustel condemned Greek Cypriot pressure on rights, institutions and international ties, rejecting isolation efforts

IN PICTURES

Wildfire ravages forested land across Türkiye’s Canakkale

Wildfire ravages forested land across Türkiye’s Canakkale

Eastern Thrace faces severe drought as reservoirs and ponds dry

Eastern Thrace faces severe drought as reservoirs and ponds dry

Looted Roman columns and Ottoman relics found in Antalya shop priced up to $980

Looted Roman columns and Ottoman relics found in Antalya shop priced up to $980

Türkiye's private sector foreign debt hits $195.4B, highest in 67 months

Türkiye's private sector foreign debt hits $195.4B, highest in 67 months

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Israeli forces advance into area west of Al-Rafid in southern Syria: Report

Israeli forces advance into area west of Al-Rafid in southern Syria: Report

Aug 21 2026

Oman, Iran seek ‘practical understandings’ to restore Hormuz shipping

Oman, Iran seek ‘practical understandings’ to restore Hormuz shipping

Aug 21 2026

Genocide is Netanyahu’s ‘identity card,’ Türkiye's ruling AK Party spox says

Genocide is Netanyahu’s ‘identity card,’ Türkiye's ruling AK Party spox says

Aug 21 2026

FIFA fines Argentina over Falkland Islands banner during England match

FIFA fines Argentina over Falkland Islands banner during England match

Aug 21 2026

South Korea, US end shortened military drills after Trump orders cutback

South Korea, US end shortened military drills after Trump orders cutback

Aug 21 2026

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